The LSA (Learning Soccer Academy), led by Federico Bessone - formerly of Swansea City and FC Barcelona, arrived in Liverpool on June 26 for a tour playing clubs such as Airbus UK Broughton, Liverpool and Connah’s Quay Nomads.

Anderson Cayola, a 20-year old attacking player from Barcelona, was scouted by Bangor during games he played in the UK.

Citizens manager Kevin Nicholson invited the player to train with the first team and Cayola impressed.

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Following the pre-season friendly against Skelmersdale United, which City won 3-0, the club offered professional terms to Cayola, beating competition from a number of clubs in England and the Welsh Premier League.

Nicholson said: “Anderson is an exciting prospect and another good signing for the club. His addition will further strengthen the squad and we look forward to working with him.”

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Assistant-manager Gary Taylor-Fletcher added: “He is a player who is unknown to the league and a great addition to the squad. Technically gifted with great vision and speed, we’re really looking forward to seeing him develop as the season goes on."

Cayola's most recent club was Spanish side CE Artesa De Segre. He will wear the number 31 shirt for the duration of the 2017/18 WPL season.